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STAFF ATTORNEY I/II/III WIND PROGRAM, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Recruitment #24-000409-0003

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Introduction

The Maryland Public Service Commission (Commission) is seeking an attorney to work in the Staff Counsel Division, with a focus on on those parts of the Commissions' work pertaining to the development and regulation of wind energy generating facilities. The Commission regulates public utilities and certain passenger transportation companies doing business in Maryland. The Commission regulates gas, electric, telephone, water and sewage disposal companies. Also subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission are electricity suppliers, fees for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons.  In recent years, the Commission has been given expanding requirements to oversee and prioritize the development and regulation of wind energy electricity generating facilities, in particular offshore wind facilities and associated in transmission.

GRADE

Level I: 19
Level II: 20 
Level III: 21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Public Service Commission
William Donald Schaefer Tower 
6 St. Paul Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Staff Attorneys represent the Public Service Commission staff in proceedings before the Commission and provide legal advice and opinions to staff regarding both public utilities law and general legal principles. The incumbent in this position will be expected to have or develop a particular body of legal knowledge related to the development and deployments of wind electric generation facilities, particularly offshore wind facilities and associated transmission.

POSITION DUTIES

Representation of Commission technical staff in Commission proceedings, including witness preparation, examination and brief preparation.

Participating in and sharing in Commission sponsored work groups. 

Development and presentation of regulations. 

Review and drafting of legislation. 

Review and development of staff's positions on public policy. 

Monitoring and enforcement of matters. 

Excellent communication skills required both oral and written. 

Working with and helping to lead an interdisciplinary team of professionals int the implementation of the Maryland Public Service Commission's Wind Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Staff Attorney I, Wind Program 

Education: A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law. 

Experience: None. 

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in general attorney classification or general attorney specialty codes in the legal and kindred group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. Mainly used for the entry level in class series. 

Staff Attorney II, Wind Program 

Education: A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law. 

Experience: One year of experience in a government agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities. 

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute two years of experience practicing law in a regulated public service industry for the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute three years of experience as a practicing Attorney for the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in general attorney classification or general attorney specialty codes in the legal and kindred group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. Mainly used for your trainee level in class series. 

Staff Attorney III, Wind Program 

Education: A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law. 

Experience: Two years of experience in a government agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute three years of experience practicing law in a regulated public service industry for the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in general attorney classification or general attorney specialty codes in the legal and kindred group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. Mainly used for the entry level in class series.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(I level) Skills, internships and academic coursework relevant to legal practice before the Maryland Public Service Commission. These may include coursework or internships in administrative law, environmental law, wind energy, energy law, and corporate law. At least one year as a practicing attorney is desirable.

(II/III level) Prior experience as a practicing attorney with litigation experience. Prior experience in the public utility field, administrative enforcement proceedings, administrative law, environmental law, or corporate law. 

(All levels) experience directly related to the development and regulation of wind energy facilities. A willingness and ability to rapidly develop necessary expertise regarding the law pertaining to the development and regulations of wind energy facilities. Desirable undergraduate/graduate degrees for all levels include economics, business, engineering, environmental science, English or political science.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

I Level 

1. Employees in this classification must be Attorneys-at-law, who are duly admitted and enrolled to practice before the Court of Appeals of this State within 18 months of appointment. Failure to obtain Court of Appeals admission and enrollment within 18 months of appointment will constitute grounds for termination from the position. This requirement is set by the Public Service Commission in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 20.07.01.04. 2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. 

II/III Level 

I. Candidates for a position in this classification must be a member of the Bar in any state or federal jurisdiction, at the time of appointment. 
2. Employees in this classification must be Attorneys-at-law, who are duly admitted and enrolled to practice before the Court of Appeals of this State within 18 months of appointment. Failure to obtain Court of Appeals admission and enrollment within 18 months of appointment will constitute grounds for termination from the position. This requirement is set by the Public Service Commission in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 20.07.01.04. 3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. An employee assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

State law prohibits employees in this classification from engaging in certain transactions with or having interest in public service companies which may fall under the purview of the Public Service Commission, in accordance with Public Utilities Article, Title 2. Public Service Commission and People's Counsel,Subtitle 303 Ethics-Relationship with public service company and Title 13. Prohibited Acts; Penalties, Subtitle 101 and 204 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.



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